The war of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine is a daily threat to life of Ukrainian people. Ukrainian youth, men and women alike are sacrificing their well-being, health and their lives, to protect Ukraine, and democracy and human rights in Europe.
The side event to the session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe “Youth, Ukraine, Europe: Coming of age during war. How can European youth policy adapt?”, aims to highlight the crucial importance of youth policies and youth work in Europe in supporting young Ukrainians and addressing their key needs and challenges during, and after the war. The event, to be held on 29 January 2025 in Strasbourg, will sustain the Council of Europe's commitment to justice and international cooperation, as well as solidarity and support for Ukraine throughout Europe.
The opening remarks will be delivered by Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Chairperson of the PACE Sub-Committee on Youth and the Society of the Future and Member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, and Matjaž GRUDEN, Director of the Directorate for Democracy of the Council of Europe.
Key speakers are:
- Hanna BONDARENKO, Head of the Ukrainian Volunteer Service
- Oleksandr SANCHENKO, Member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, President of the Council on Youth Affairs under the President of Ukraine
- Yevheniia FEDOTOVA, Member of the Advisory Council on Youth, Council of Europe, IFLRY – International Federation of Liberal Youth
- Oleh MALETS, Executive Director of Tvory!, Coordinator of Lviv-the European Youth Capital 2025
